With the arrival of Easter, many seek respite. This year, however, it opens with sadness: at the age of 89 he passed away. Mario Vargas Llosaclosing the chapter of one of the most important literary generations in history. Among the numerous tributes, it is worth mentioning the one by Álvaro PomboVargas Llosa has been an unquestionable teacher for all of us, as well as a gentleman in his kindness and manner. And that is worth gold".
That gentleness, so necessary today, contrasts with a fast-paced world overloaded with stimuli. We start the holidays with our cortisol levels soaring, overwhelmed by national and international uncertainty. That is why this break invites us to reconnect with ourselves and seek wellbeing through simple but effective activities: a walk in nature, a film, a play, listening to music or immersing ourselves in a good book. As Vargas Llosa reminded us, a passion for reading is a pleasure that grows with age and teaches us to look at the world with greater depth.
We live in such a daze that silencing the mind becomes urgent. Only in silence do we discover that our worries are a product of the mind and that true wisdom is perceived in calmness. This time of rest is an opportunity to free ourselves from the excess of trivial information that anaesthetises us and to regain serenity.
Vargas Llosa's life and work remind us that literature and art are a refuge of beauty and perfection. Let us take advantage of these days to rediscover what is essential, cultivate serenity and open ourselves to a more conscious and fuller way of living.